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Pre-schools in Tain

There are 14 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of Tain, Highlands Islands. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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14 nurseries near Tain

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Tain, Highland

Tain Nursery

Tain Nursery, Craighill Terrace · IV19 1EU

1.9 miles from Tain
Care InspectorateGoodFeb 201864 places

A nursery in Tain, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in February 2018. Registered for 64 places and run by Highland Council.

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Tain, Highland

Stepping Stones Nursery

Carnegie Lodge Hotel, 6 Viewfield road · IV19 1NR

2.1 miles from Tain
Care InspectorateAdequateJun 2026108 places

A nursery in Tain, graded Adequate by the Care Inspectorate in June 2026. Registered for 108 places and run by Stepping Stones Nursery (Tain) Ltd.

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Fearn, Tain

Hill of Fearn ELC

Hill of Fearn Primary School, Rhynie Road · IV20 1SU

2.8 miles from Tain
Care InspectorateGoodOct 202515 places

A nursery in Tain, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in October 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Highland Council.

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Clashmore, Dornoch

The Playbarn

Skibo Castle, Clashmore · IV25 3RQ

6.6 miles from Tain
Care InspectorateGoodNov 2021Day care30 places

A day care service in Dornoch, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in November 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Skibo Limited.

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Black Isle, Cromarty

Cromarty Daycare

Cromarty Primary School, Cromarty · IV11 8XR

8.6 miles from Tain
Care InspectorateGoodMar 202418 places

A nursery in Cromarty, graded Good by the Care Inspectorate in March 2024. Registered for 18 places and run by CALA Integrated Services.

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Childcare in Tain at a glance

Ages taken
5 list babies under 2, 5 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 14 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Funded early learning and childcare in Tain is arranged through Highland. All 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get up to 1,140 hours a year.

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Questions parents ask about pre-schools in Tain

Straight answers from the the Care Inspectorate register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 14 pre-schools registered with the Care Inspectorate within 10 miles of Tain. Each one's grades, from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent), are on its page.